Current Students
Resources for students who are registered and working with the office of Student Disability Resources.
Mental Health Crisis / Immediate Support
- Crisis Service Lines (24/7) - Text "LIONS" to 741741 or call 877-229-6400
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) (Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) - 814-863-0395
- Penn State Police (24/7) - 814-863-1111 or 911
Accommodations
Information on available accommodations and how to use them
- Assistance Accommodations — by Michael Brahosky — last modified Sep 13, 2023
- Assistive Listening Devices, Sign Language Interpreters, CART, Captioning, and related accommodations provided to qualified students
- Assistance Animals — by Paul Rentschler — last modified Sep 22, 2023
- Types of assistance animals; what is allowed on campus; and how to go about requesting to have an assistance animal on campus with you
- Attendance Accommodations — by Michael Brahosky — last modified Nov 07, 2024
- Options for meeting attendance requirements while dealing with a disability flare up, crisis, or emergency
- Digital Course Materials — by Michael Brahosky — last modified Sep 22, 2023
- Options for obtaining electronic textbooks and course materials
- Exam Accommodations — by Paul Rentschler — last modified Sep 22, 2023
- Common exam-related accommodations provided to qualified students
- Flexibility Accommodations — by Michael Brahosky — last modified Sep 22, 2023
- Allows for the flexing of a course standard to allow a student to meet essential course requirements while managing a disability
- Housing Accommodations — by Michael Brahosky — last modified Sep 22, 2023
- Steps and additional information for on-campus housing accommodations
- Note-Taking Accommodations — by Michael Brahosky — last modified Apr 21, 2024
- Common note-taking related accommodations provided to qualified students
Resources
Offices, programs, and other resources available to assist students
- Accessibility — by Paul Rentschler — last modified Oct 22, 2024
- Resources for making campus resources available to everyone
- Campus Life — by Paul Rentschler — last modified Jul 26, 2022
- Resources for navigating life on campus
- Crisis Services — by Paul Rentschler — last modified Jul 26, 2022
- If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or are in need of immediate support
- General — by Paul Rentschler — last modified Mar 30, 2023
- General University resources for students
- Physical and Emotional Well-Being — by Paul Rentschler — last modified Apr 15, 2024
- Counseling, healthcare, and other wellness services
- Student Engagement and Intersectionality — by Paul Rentschler — last modified May 07, 2024
- Extracurricular activities and services for the diverse student population
- Tutoring and Study Skills — by Paul Rentschler — last modified Jul 26, 2022
- Tutoring and study skill resources to help students succeed
Documentation Guidelines
Information on the documentation needed to demonstrate coverage under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Graduation and Beyond
Promotes post-graduation planning by supporting employment goals and assisting with the accommodation process for graduate school entrance exams